No fewer than 293 Candidates have sat for the Computer Based Test for the appointment of Principals into the Federal Unity College in Nigeria.

The Examination, which was championed by the Federal Ministry of Education has the support of the Teachers Registration Council at different centres.

GALAXY TV monitored the exercise reports that the eligible candidates for the Examination were drawn from States where such vacancies exist.

The Director of Senior Secondary School Education, Ajia Binta Abdulkadri, said the exercise was meant to fill the vacancies left by Principals who had spent their six years tenure. She encouraged participants to remain confident and follow the rules of the exam, expressing her optimism in the smooth running of the process and the professionalism of the candidates.

In his remarks, Udu Ali Lawrence, Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics at the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), highlighted the significance of the examination as part of the career path policy and the professional standards for school leadership.

He added that the exam evaluates candidates' competence in leadership, management, and teaching, ensuring they meet global educational standards.

Lawrence reiterated that Nigerian teachers are part of the international teaching community, and this initiative reinforces the Ministry’s commitment to enhancing the quality of school leadership across the country.

The Federal Ministry of Education restated its commitment to uphold the highest standards in education through this selection process, ensuring that only the most qualified individuals lead the nation’s Federal Unity Colleges.